Information and Communications Technology Officer I

About the role

The Nakuru County Public Service Board is advertising vacancies under advert no. 16/2026, including an Information and Communications Technology Officer I (Job Group K). The post covers ICT policy, cybersecurity, system support and digitalisation of government services.

Key responsibilities

• Implement ICT policies, strategies, regulations, standards and guidelines
• Carry out cybersecurity surveillance and make recommendations
• Support systems audits, data management strategies and digital transformation initiatives
• Support environmentally friendly digital technologies and e-waste management
• Provide technical support for the digitalisation of Government services
• Install and configure ICT systems, databases, applications, networks, data centre services and communication systems
• Support system and data backups and recovery
• Maintain ICT equipment and software, and run the ICT help desk with end-user support and capacity building
• Assist users with information security and support ICT risk management

Required profile

• Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, Information and Communications Technology, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Computer Networking, Software Engineering, Business Information Technology, Data Science, Telecommunications Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Cyber Security or an equivalent qualification from a recognised institution